Betelgeuse Supernova 2024 Date List. Talk of a possible explosion sparked intrigue around the world as betelgeuse would be the closest supernova to ever be observed and recorded by humans. From the june 2019 issue.
For six seconds tonight, the constellation orion will appear to lose the vibrant red star at its shoulder—and scientists are thrilled. The exact date of the nova explosion is unpredictable, but scientists estimate it could occur anytime between now and september 2024.
